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Wear purple to support ending gender-based violence
2023-11-24
To show support for ending gender-based violence, Islanders are encouraged to wear purple during the 16 Days of Activism from November 25 to December 10.
Purple ribbons are worn in honour and remembrance of the 14 women murdered in Montreal December 6, 1989, and the 10 women murdered in PEI...
Recognizing Women’s History Month 2023
2023-10-23
October is Women’s History Month, giving everyone the chance to learn more about, and celebrate, the many accomplishments of Island women throughout our Island’s rich history.
This year’s theme Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women emphasizes the importance of recognizing the...
Q & A about school bus safety with school bus driver Pat Ellsworth
2023-10-20
Pat Ellsworth is a bus driver for St. Louis Elementary School and M.E. Callaghan Intermediate School in Prince Edward Island. Oct. 16-20 is School Bus Safety Week, and he has some advice for students, parents and the public about keeping everyone safe around school buses.
What advice...
Oct 16 - 20 is School Bus Safety Week
2023-10-16
Everyone has a role to play to make sure Island students travel safely on buses every day throughout the school year.
This is School Bus Safety Week and it’s a good reminder that students, bus drivers, parents, and motorists must all work together to ensure students get to school and back home...
Congratulating new School Board Trustees
2023-10-12
The Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years, issued the following statement on the recent school board by-election process:
“I am thrilled to announce and extend congratulations to our two, newly acclaimed, School Board Trustees:
André Doucette, La Commission scolaire...
Read Atlantic helps make stories written by Atlantic Canadians more accessible than ever
2023-10-06
Picture this: that new book written by one of your favorite Atlantic authors has just been released. You hope to find it at your local library, so you do a quick search of the library catalog, only to have your hopes dashed when you see there is a waitlist for the popular title.
But wait! If that...
Increased support to end violence against women
2023-10-06
Everyone has the right to live free from violence. With a renewed focus on ending sexual violence prevention, PEI is increasing the Violence Against Women Prevention Grant from a $75,000 to a $300,000 this year.
The Violence Against Women Prevention Grant provides funding to community...
Statement by Minister Natalie Jameson on World Teacher’s Day
2023-10-05
Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years issued the following statement on World Teacher’s Day:
“Today we celebrate World Teacher’s Day and recognize the dedication and hard work of educators around the globe.
As I visit schools across the Island, I see firsthand the...
More supports for home based child care centres
2023-10-04
The provincial government is once again expanding grants for Family Home Child Care Centres (FHCs) in PEI to benefit operators and Island families.
Licensed FHCs can receive financial support to reduce parent fees, fund wages and professional development opportunities, and purchase materials,...
Supporting gender equality in PEI
2023-09-19
Islanders are encouraged to recognize and support women and the contributions they make to the growth, development and character of Prince Edward Island as part of Gender Equality Week.
September 17 to 23, 2023 is Gender Equality Week in Canada. This year’s theme, United for Gender Equality:...